Ingleside

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.3%.

People born overseas make up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this is still well below the state and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

About 15.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Over half of the community, 54.3%, identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.4%, which is slightly above the state average but well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 24.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and the local school advantage score is among the highest for its level.

Ingleside is very wealthy, with 42.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. The typical family income of $2,793 is well above the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Residents are generally healthy; only 20.9% have a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most areas. Mental health conditions are also reported much less often than in similar areas.

More people here provide unpaid care (15.7%) and care for children (27.3%) than in most similar areas. Volunteering is also more common here than the national average.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. This small group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 10, and earns personal incomes far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (68.9%), and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (94.1%), with 86.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent and mortgage payments are both far above state and national averages.

Car use is essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that 30.1% of homes have four or more vehicles, though 30.9% of the workforce now works from home.

The area has seen a significant influx of people from overseas, with 15.2% arriving recently. This is much higher than in most similar areas and matches the state average.

The local workforce is active, with 64.7% working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Unemployment is very low at 1.1%, and many residents work in construction and healthcare.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or health services.